Report: Walmart eyes same-day delivery in New York City

Report: Walmart eyes same-day delivery in New York City

Walmart could be making another bold move in the online delivery game.

Speaking at an advertising industry event in New York City on Wednesday, Marc Lore, president and CEO of Walmart eCommerce U.S., said that he expects the chain to offer free, same-day delivery in New York City “very soon,” Bloomberg reported.

While the same-day deliveries are contained within New York City, the move sends a message to online rival Amazon, which offers same-day deliveries to Prime Now members who pay a subscription fee. Walmart and Jet already offer free two-day shipping for orders of $35 or more. This service also rivals Amazon Prime’s day delivery service, which also requires a membership fee.

Other companies are getting in on the same-day delivery game, including Target, which recently launched a pilot called Target Restock. Shoppers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region can order from more than 10,000 products, ranging from laundry detergent and paper towels to granola bars and coffee, and receive merchandise the same day. The service, available only to Target REDcard holders, comes with a flat fee of $4.99 per box.

Other retailers trying their hand at same-day delivery in limited markets include Office Depot, Best Buy, Macy’s and Schnucks.